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World Reacts to the New Pope

World Reacts to the New Pope

The Guardian08-05-2025

Crowds wait for the announcement of Pope Leo XIV's election, in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on Thursday. Photograph: Gregorio Borgia/AP
White smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine chapel signaling that cardinals have elected a new pope during their conclave. Photograph: Andreas Solaro/AFP/Getty Images
Prelates celebrate on St Peter's Square. Photograph: Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images
A woman reacts after white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel. Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/AFP/Getty Images
The faithful celebrate at the Vatican. Photograph: Emilio Morenatti/AP
People pray during midday services at St Matthew's cathedral in Washington on Thursday. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/AP
A woman reacts to the election of Pope Leo XIV at La Soledad church in San José, Costa Rica. Photograph: Ezequiel Becerra/AFP/Getty Images
A nun in St Peter's Square. Photograph: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images
St Peter's Square as the cardinals signal they have elected a new pope. Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
A portrait of the late Pope Francis at St Matthew's Cathedral in Washington. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/AP
Celebrations as white smoke (unseen) signals that cardinals elected a new pope. Photograph: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images
People react after white smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine chapel at the Vatican. Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/AFP/Getty Images
Live coverage from St Peter's Basilica at Ron's Roost chicken restaurant in Cincinnati. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP
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A woman reacts to the election of Pope Leo XIV at La Soledad church in San José, Costa Rica. Photograph: Ezequiel Becerra/AFP/Getty Images
A restaurant in Buenos Aires on May 8, 2025. Photograph: Luis Robayo/AFP/Getty Images
A nun reacts as white smoke (unseen) signals that cardinals elected a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. Photograph: Jeff Pachoud/AFP/Getty Images
Nuns listen as newly elected Pope Robert Francis Prevost, or Pope Leo XIV, addresses the crowd from the main central loggia balcony of St Peter's Basilica for the first time. Photograph: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images
A woman kisses a religious medal while waiting for smoke to rise from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/AFP/Getty Images
US citizens react after Pope Leo XIV addressed the crowd from the main central loggia balcony. Photograph: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images
A man waves a US flag on St Peter's Square as the newly elected pope is announced. Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
People gather at St Peter's Square. Photograph: Jeff Pachoud/AFP/Getty Images
Crowds gathered in St Peter's Square react as white smoke rises from the chimney. Photograph:A woman holds a rosary while waiting for smoke to rise. Photograph: Stefano Rellandini/AFP/Getty Images
The display at Fox headquarters in New York. Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP/Getty Images
Nuns react after the announcement of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Photograph: Francisco Seco/AP
Crowds react as the new pope makes his first appearance in the main central loggia balcony of St Peter's Basilica. Photograph: Jeff Pachoud/AFP/Getty Images
Americans from Texas including Cole Wendling (center) celebrate. Photograph:Crowds wait for Pope Leo XIV to appear on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica after his election. Photograph: Antonio Calanni/AP
American cardinal Robert Prevost, now known as Leo XIV, addresses the crowd in St Peter's Square.
Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty Images

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